Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Wet Coral 190B-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Picante (006), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Picante is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Picante really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 28.36Behr is 29
- Hex
- #EA6D5A#E76E54 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Picante reads slightly lighter than Wet Coral in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Picante is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tucker Orange CW-300ΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Tangerine Dream 2012-30ΔE 2.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Hot Spice 2011-30ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.